as in to drool
to make an exaggerated display of affection or enthusiasm rhapsodized about the food so as not to hurt their host's feelings

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Recent Examples of rhapsodize During the Supreme Court oral arguments on Tuesday in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, involving a Mississippi ban on most abortions after fifteen weeks, Justice Brett Kavanaugh began to rhapsodize about the history-making power the Court has. Amy Davidson Sorkin, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2021 Carol Burnett, Cynthia Erivo and Steve Carell helped rhapsodize about the magic of this year’s honoree Julie Andrews, while in 2019, Julia Roberts, Chadwick Boseman and Jamie Foxx spoke about the charm of Denzel Washington. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 22 Nov. 2022 The topic gives me an excuse to rhapsodize about Stan Musial in 1948. Bob Ryan, BostonGlobe.com, 24 Sep. 2022 When interviewed about their early influences, most writers rhapsodize about favorite childhood books, or the early, tantalizing glimpses into parental libraries. Kate Tuttle, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Aug. 2022 See All Example Sentences for rhapsodize
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  • Check out Sussman’s website to drool over his selection and call ahead to see if your favorites are available.
    Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
  • There’s nothing wrong with ogling a juicy rack of ribs or drooling over a hunk of brisket slowly smoking over hot coals.
    Katie Rife, EW.com, 11 May 2025
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  • My whole family raved about its sweet-tart flavor and creamy texture.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 May 2025
  • Our experts always rave about these products too much.
    Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 26 May 2025
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  • In the comment sections, fans gushed over how happy Jenner looks.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 4 June 2025
  • During a panel at an Emmy FYC event for Netflix's comedy series Running Point on Friday, star Kate Hudson gushed about how the show's co-creator proved her dedication to their work, even at her most fraught moments.
    Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 3 June 2025
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  • Pittsburgh players are not enthused by the ongoing drama surrounding the quarterback situation.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 June 2025
  • After his monologue, Fallon moved over to his desk to tee-up the duo’s appearance later in the show and just couldn’t help himself in enthusing about John’s deep catalog of hits.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 4 Apr. 2025

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“Rhapsodize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rhapsodize. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.

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